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SEA CHANGE

By Gail Ivers // Photos by Switchboard

With a combined 123 years in public service, four area mayors retired in 2024 – closing chapters, but not their impact.

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It starts From Within

By Randy Krebs

Hiring and retaining a diverse workforce starts with building an inclusive workplace culture.

It Starts From Within

The Right Stuff

By Jessica Brigman and Garrett Weber

Before you use that trendy song or post that celebrity photo, make sure you’re in the clear.

Right Stuff

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Encourage PTO Use

Our work responsibilities are undeniably important. But so is taking time to relax and recharge.  Organizations that communicate not just that employees should take their PTO, but why that needs to happen from a cultural standpoint, build an employer brand that radiates outward to future talent.



90-Day Sprints

Rather than letting that new-year energy fade and old habits re-emerge, you can channel it into creating sustainable, long-term momentum. The key lies in implementing a systematic approach — the Momentum 90-Day Sprint Framework — that maintains focus and drives results through the first exciting weeks of January and quarter after quarter throughout the year.



Handling Behavior Changes

When it comes to people management, too many leaders wait until small issues turn into big problems. A staff member’s behavior change might seem minor at first, but when left unaddressed, it can snowball into conflict, burnout, or poor performance. The truth is, that addressing behavior changes early—when the first signs of trouble appear—can prevent uncomfortable conversations from spiraling into disciplinary actions.



How to Attract Gen Z Workers

Gen Z will not toil away for years in unrewarding jobs in the hopes of funding a comfortable retirement. They are looking for roles that offer them the flexibility and autonomy they need to enjoy their lives in the here and now. They want benefits packages that will help them navigate the day-to-day stress of modern living. And they want to work for employers that are committed to making a difference to the world. So, how can senior leaders design jobs and benefits packages to meet the needs of Gen Z?

References

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Economy Central References

https://www.uschamber.com/workforce/understanding-americas-labor-shortage

https://www.bls.gov/news.release/jolts.t04.htm

Barrero, José María, Nicholas Bloom, and Steven J. Davis. 2023. “The Evolution of Work from Home.” Journal of Economic Perspectives, 37 (4): 23–50.

https://economics.mit.edu/sites/default/files/2024-04/The%20Unexpected%20Compression%20-%20Competition%20at%20Work%20in%20the%20Low%20Wage%20Labor%20Market.pdf

https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2022/03/09/majority-of-workers-who-quit-a-job-in-2021-cite-low-pay-no-opportunities-for-advancement-feeling-disrespected/#:~:text=Majorities%20of%20workers%20who%20quit,7%2D13%20survey

https://apps.deed.state.mn.us/lmi/oes/